Fire Sparks Chaos on M25: Traffic Screeches to a Halt
Motorists face a nightmare on the M25 anticlockwise after a vehicle caught fire near Junction 6 at Godstone. Emergency services rushed to the scene as a fire engine tackled the blaze, bringing traffic to a grinding halt.
Traffic Nightmare: Long Queues Build Up
- All traffic was temporarily stopped, causing severe congestion.
- One lane closed on the four-lane carriageway due to the vehicle fire, says Inrix.
- National Highways warned of 20-minute delays, but queues quickly stretched much further.
Clearance Underway – But Drivers Still Caught in Tailbacks
By 11:39am, emergency services had the fire under control and traffic started to ease. But long tailbacks remain, with drivers urged to stay tuned for updates before setting off.
